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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.55, 759.83 and 329.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.55, 759.83 and 329.57 is: 454.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.55 : 759.83 = 329.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.55/759.83 = 329.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.55x = 759.83 × 329.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.55x = 250,416.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,416.43/550.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.85

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